From fiery reels to haunting jigs, these tracks will elevate your practice, performances, and competitions. Whether you're a beginner or a champion, add these to your playlist!
"The Galway Reel (2025 Remix)"
by The Darting Weasels
A modern twist on a classic, this remix keeps the traditional reel structure but adds punchy bass undertones—perfect for contemporary choreography. Ideal for advanced dancers looking to impress at feiseanna.
"Storm Over Lisdoonvarna"
by Síomha Ní Dhorchaí
A powerful hornpipe with dramatic tempo shifts, featured in the 2025 World Championships. The layered fiddle and bodhrán create an irresistible energy for hard-shoe routines.
"The Foggy Dew (Electronic Jig Version)"
by Ceoltóirí X
Fusion at its finest—synth melodies blend with uilleann pipes for a jig that’s gone viral on social media. Great for solo or team performances with a futuristic edge.
"The Blackbird’s Flight"
by The Tulla Céilí Band
A crisp, clean trad set (reel + slip jig) recorded at Templemore—now the most-requested track by TCRG teachers for beginner drills. The perfect metronome-like precision.
"Dublin Skyline"
by Niamh & The Neon Harp
A slow air turned upbeat céilí number, with harp and electric guitar. Ideal for show performances where storytelling meets footwork.
"The Mason’s Apron (160 BPM Challenge)"
by Reel Revolution
Not for the faint-hearted! This sped-up version is trending among elite dancers training for speed endurance. The accordion runs will test your stamina.
"Wild Atlantic Way"
by The Connemara Sessions
A haunting slip jig with ocean-wave soundscapes. Used in award-winning choreography at the 2025 North American Nationals.
"The Rocky Road to Berlin"
by The Berlin Irish Dancers’ Collective
A global mashup—traditional Irish tune meets Euro techno beats. The unofficial anthem of this year’s Oireachtas after-parties.
"The Butterfly (Cross-Rhythm Remix)"
by DJ Paddywax
A syncopated take on the classic, with Afro-Caribbean percussion layered under the fiddle. Controversial but undeniably fun for creative dancers.
"The Rose of Tralee (Waltz)"
by The Kerry Gold Ensemble
A lush, strings-heavy waltz for soft-shoe elegance. Featured in the opening ceremony of the 2025 All-Irelands.
